as in to inspire
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Recent Examples of hearten
Chicago Tribune Cochran was also heartened by the new pope’s choice of his papal name, which evokes the memory of Leo the Great, a fifth-century pope who convinced Attila the Hun not to attack Italy.
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Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
America’s adversaries are no doubt heartened by its ballooning debt.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Wall Street was also heartened when the White House suggested the U.S.’s trade war with China might de-escalate.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
America’s adversaries are no doubt heartened by its ballooning debt.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Wall Street was also heartened when the White House suggested the U.S.’s trade war with China might de-escalate.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearten
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On-site programming at Mountain Modern embraces Sedona's mystical vibes with crystal bowl sound baths, mindful meditation and breath work sessions, and ceremonies inspired by Indigenous traditions.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Selling such toys violates a New York law inspired by police encounters that have resulted in fatalities because the guns, though harmless, look like actual firearms.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Inner reflection is encouraged with Mercury in Gemini.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Hearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearten. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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